Chapter 258: Chapter 258 Granny’s Small Decoration_1
After they finished the breakfast that Ning Hao had brought, Qin Sisi asked Father Xie and Mother Xie stay in the hospital room to look after Xie Kexin, while she sat outside with Ning Hao and Director Liu for a moment of respite.
In the anxious anticipation of Xie Kexin’s parents, the rising sun finally began to ascend from the east.
The flush of dawn blushed across the sky, like a shy maiden peeping curiously at the earth.
The golden rays of the sun gradually pierced the clouds, dispersing the cold terror of the darkness, filling the world with light and warmth.
The curtains of the hospital room had long been drawn. Sunlight poured through the glass, casting a bright yellow halo on the pale-colored floor.
Xie Kexin lay quietly in her hospital bed, her pale face now showing a touch of color. The scattered sunlight danced atop her delicate eyebrows, creating points of shimmering light.
At a little past nine in the morning, Xie Kexin finally opened her eyes, much to the hopeful anticipation of everyone present.
Her parents, overjoyed yet concerned, asked ceaseless questions and promptly called a doctor to examine Xie Kexin.
There had been nothing abnormal found in Xie Kexin’s body initially. After conducting a few routine tests, the doctor declared that there was nothing wrong with Xie Kexin; she was just weak. A few more days of observation and she could be discharged.
Xie Kexin’s parents were overjoyed to the extent of being speechless. Their anxious days of worrying were finally over.
Qin Sisi approached the bed and whispered to Xie Kexin, "Xie Kexin, I have a few questions to ask you."
Xie Kexin looked up at Qin Sisi with a bewildered expression, asking, "Who are you...?"
Director Liu quickly stepped forward saying, "This is our school’s new counselor, Xie Kexin. Your recovery is largely due to her effort. Please answer her questions."
Qin Sisi looked at Director Liu somewhat awkwardly, realizing she wasn’t sure if she could carry the weighty title of "university counselor."
But Xie Kexin recognized Director Liu. Seeing him here, she nodded obediently.
Qin Sisi bent down and looked into Xie Kexin’s eyes, asking, "Kexin, did you recently purchase any decorative items with Miao ethnic characteristics?"
Xie Kexin thought for a moment, then replied in a whisper, "Last week when I was out shopping, I bought a minority-themed pendant. But I’m not sure if it’s of Miao origin."
Because of her physical weakness, Xie Kexin’s voice was very faint. Qin Sisi had to lean in to hear clearly.
Qin Sisi leaned in further and continued asking, "Where did you put it?"
Xie Kexin pondered for a moment then said, "I put it on my wallet. I carry it during the day and place it under my pillow at night."
Xie Kexin fell into a coma after going to bed at night. She was now wearing a hospital gown and didn’t have the pendant on her, implying it must be under her pillow.
Nodding, Qin Sisi said, "Okay, I understand. Can you remember where you bought it?"
Ye You had told Qin Sisi to ask her questions in detail. If the ornament was problematic, the shop selling the ornament might also be problematic.
Xie Kexin shook her head gently and answered, "I didn’t buy it from a store. An old lady was carrying a shelf full of different trinkets. I thought they looked nice, so I bought one."
Qin Sisi furrowed her brows. Finding a roaming peddler might be difficult.
After not eating or drinking for several days and nights, Xie Kexin was extremely weak. After a few sentences, she was gasping for breath.
Unable to bear watching any longer, Mother Xie stood up and said somewhat discontentedly to Qin Sisi, "Miss, Kexin is so frail. Whatever questions you have, you can always ask later when she’s recovered!"
Qin Sisi glanced coolly at Mother Xie without responding, then bent down and softly told Xie Kexin, "Alright, there’s no need to worry now. You rest and get better quickly so you can return to school."
Xie Kexin found herself warming up to this young and cordial "teacher", managing to give a weak smile as she said, "Thank you, teacher."
The term "teacher" made Qin Sisi’s cheeks burn. She quickly said goodbye to Xie Kexin and left the hospital with Ning Hao and Director Liu.
At the hospital entrance, Qin Sisi turned to Director Liu, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Director Liu, don’t make such jokes in the future. I am not fit to be a teacher at your school!"
Director Liu laughed heartily and said, "You have solved two big problems for our school in a row. If we really hired you, it wouldn’t be entirely out of the question."
Qin Sisi quickly waved her hands saying, "That’s not possible. All I do are minor tricks. Director Liu, you’re just joking."
Ning Hao looked at Qin Sisi. He knew that she was planning to go abroad soon to join her boyfriend. Currently, she was not working, and was certainly not going to be a teacher at Director Liu’s school.
However, Ning Hao didn’t mind helping Qin Sisi gain some extra advantage.
So, he smilingly said to Director Liu, "Even if she doesn’t become a teacher, Sisi is very busy and probably doesn’t have time for it. However, since she has helped the school so much, you should at least acknowledge that, Director Liu."
Director Liu readily agreed, "Of course, I’ll discuss it with the principal when I go back. We must express our thanks to Miss Qin."
Qin Sisi quickly responded, "Director Liu, there’s no need to be so polite. I should be thanking you for your trust."
At this point, Qin Sisi wasn’t too concerned about money. She had decided to follow Ye You to the Demon Sacred Realm. She didn’t need much money, just enough to get her through until next July.
She’d sold those two Spiritual Artifacts from last time for a total of 180,000 yuan. After paying back Ning Hao’s 100,000, she still had 80,000.
In Qin Sisi’s view, as long as there were no unforeseen circumstances, this money would be enough for her to live on until next year.
That said, if Director Liu insisted on giving her money, Qin Sisi certainly wouldn’t reject it.
It might be necessary, in case she came across another ghost like Zhu Zihao who demanded a huge amount of money. She needed to have the power to deal with such situations.
At that moment, Ning Hao’s phone rang.
Ning Hao answered the call and had a brief conversation. He hung up quickly, his expression turning serious.
Turning toward Qin Sisi and Director Liu, Ning Hao said, "It was my office. There’s an urgent case, I need to get moving."
Feeling somewhat apologetic, he looked at Qin Sisi and said, "I’m sorry, Sisi, I can’t give you a lift home."
Seeing that Ning Hao had just stayed up all night with her and was immediately going back to work, Qin Sisi felt a bit guilty and said quickly, "No problem, you go. Take care of yourself."
Ning Hao paused for a moment, a soft look in his eyes, and nodded saying, "I will, you too."
After saying goodbye to Director Liu, Ning Hao turned around and strode towards the parking lot, ready to drive back to work.
Director Liu turned to Qin Sisi and said, "Miss Qin, where do you live? Let me give you a lift home."
Qin Sisi hesitated for a moment, recalling something Xie Kexin had said.
